1995 Mazda 626 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1995 Mazda 626 and 1995 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Porsche 993 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Porsche 993. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 626 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
